Gallery Interpreter

About the Clark:

The Clark is a leading cultural institution and actively seeks employees who are energized and motivated by its dual mission as an art museum and a center for research and higher education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art. The Clark’s mission and its geographical location define three essential aspects of its character and identity: the quality of its art, the beauty of its pastoral setting, and the depth of its commitment to the generation of ideas. Clark employees enjoy the opportunity to live and work in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, a place of rich natural beauty, a dynamic environment defined by its deep cultural resources, and a region that is growing as both a center of innovation and a major tourist destination.

Position Summary:

Summer position providing a unique view of the Education department of a major international arts institution. This full-time, paid position will begin June 9 and run through August 31. Training will be provided.

Hourly Rate:: $18.00


Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Deliver daily gallery tours to our visitors focused on the summer exhibitions and the permanent collection.
• Answer visitor questions.
• Assist with preparing and staffing regular art-making programs.
• Provide general support for Education department programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to commit to work through August 31.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or current college student preferred.
• Art history majors preferred.
• Strong communication skills; public speaking experience is helpful.
• Warm, friendly manner of working with the public, embodying the Clark’s policies and philosophies for excellent visitor engagement.
• Demonstrated cultural competencies: the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

Work Experience:

• Entry level position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands:
  • Ability to sit at a desk/workstation and use a computer for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to climb stairs.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to bend and reach.
  • Ability to project voice and/or use microphone headset so visitors can hear presentation

• Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but can be high. Weather outdoors can be inclement.

Employment at the Clark is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant.

The Clark is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.

The Clark provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Clark considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.